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Newton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Baker County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
489
Population
224/sq mi density
$31,538
Median Income
$25,982 per capita
$109,000
Home Value
$123,501 Zillow
$483
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
3,787 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$31,538 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $483/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Newton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3168°N, 84.3395°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in |
Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.3").